Dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders, is when a person experiences more than one mental health issue simultaneously. Counseling interventions change according to the specific disorders.
Available Treatment Options
Most often, therapists can treat multiple mental health issues simultaneously using therapeutic techniques. Some interventions, such as developing healthy coping mechanisms and exploring past trauma, can help various mental health issues at once.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Dual Diagnosis
My name is Dea Butcher and I am a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Massachusetts. I believe that every individual can achieve an optimum state of health and growth leading towards a sense of wholeness and well being. Individuals, families, and communities are part of a whole and each has an influence on the other. Problems may come from experiences during developmental stages,...
Hello, I am a therapist with an extensive history of working with clients of all ages who have had to deal with a multitude of mental health symptoms or difficulty managing the conflicts that arise for all of us as we attempt to find joy in a complicated world. My style is to be collaborative while providing culturally responsive therapeutic services to children, adolescents, families, and...
Difficult times in our lives offer the opportunity to grow, heal our emotional wounds, and become who we truly desire to be. I am humbled to have the opportunity to work together in uncovering the root of issues, in understanding life lessons, and in resolving long standing problems. My goal in working with families, couples, and individuals is to provide the opportunity to explore your inner...
It feels as though our lives have transitioned overnight due to current events. This time can be especially challenging if you were already in the midst of a life transition. Whether you just had a new baby, recently got married or divorced, love someone struggling with addiction, or went through a traumatic event; a sexual assault, medical crisis or are in the grieving process, I can offer...
The most rewarding aspect for me in my role as a therapist is watching someone learn that they are capable of helping themselves in a way they did not previously think possible. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and difficult life circumstances can tell us that we are incapable of helping ourselves or ever changing for the better again. Emotional distress can seem to obscure...
My therapeutic approach uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Reality Based, and psycho-education to individuals age eight and up. A holistic approach is utilized by exploring with and educating clients about how mind, spirit and body are interconnected. I have over 15 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including outpatient...
Have you ever wondered if you have ADHD or a related disorder? Were you diagnosed previously but are still struggling with symptoms? Living with undiagnosed or undertreated Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), as well as co-occurring mental health issues, can be overwhelming, exhausting, discouraging, and even dangerous. The day to day experience of living with ADHD is complex...
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I value building a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively to build a life that is worth living. In our sessions I focus on finding a balance of communicating acceptance, so your struggles can be heard, while looking at ways to improve your life for the future. I help you connect to your values and define behaviors that will get you on a path that...
Many clients come to therapy because they’ve reached a roadblock in their lives. I work with each person together, to help go beyond that impasse. Sometimes, it is helping to clarify and act on goals. Other times, there may be the need to understand one’s past before formulating a plan. A client who feels their therapist is there to work together and support their decisions, is more likely to...
*I regrettably am not accepting new clients. When that changes, my profile will be updated accordingly.* It is within our human nature to connect, but shame, invalidating environments and relationships prevent us from living as our most authentic fulfilled self. I provide the kind of psychotherapy experience where you know there is a real person sitting across from you. I believe the connection...
Are you drinking or using too much? Do you struggle to know your purpose in life? I'm well-equipped to treat those experiencing substance abuse, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, lack of motivation, loss of identity, feelings of not being "good enough," codependency, communication issues, gender role issues, workplace stress, "daddy issues," mom guilt, overwhelming resentments, and feelin...
Amelia earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University and is currently working toward licensure under the supervision of Joni Batts. The ideal client is a client looking to generate change with small guidance in order to build new and more healthy ideals of themselves in all areas of life be it relationships, inner turmoil, and or problematic cycles...
am an independent Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Massachusetts with a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. Through a collaborative counseling relationship, I work with clients to help navigate the life stressors, transitions, challenges, and relational issues that many of us face at various points in our life. I believe that counseling is beneficial ...
My goal is to empower my clients to lead full, integrated, self-led lives. Together we will focus not only on behavior change and symptom reduction, but also on compassionately addressing and resolving the underlying factors and beliefs that drive coping responses into extremity. Through an integrated approach rooted in the Internal Family Systems model, I help clients to heal their attachment...
